Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
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H.R. 493, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. H.R. 1443, to treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice . H.R. 1685, to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. H.R. 2099, to authorize the secretary of HHS to order a mandatory recall of any product that is regulated by the FDA. H.R. 2124, to strengthen requirements related to security breaches of data involving the disclosure of sensitive personal information. HR 2718, DSHEA Full Implementation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3100, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste, and toys. H.R. 3588, to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority to require recalls, mandatory routine product testing, and for other purposes. H.R. 3580, the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007. HR 4030, To prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of certain children's products and child care articles that contain phthalates. H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act. H.R. 5636, to establish a comprehensive process to inform American consumers about food and product recalls, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5769, to direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the Telemarketing Sales Rule to explicitly prohibit the sending of a text message containing an unsolicited advertisement to a cellular telephone number listed on the national do-not-call registry; to Energy & Commerce. S. 358, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. S. 1082, the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. S. 1178, to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft. S. 1260, to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 2256, to establish an office of international and domestic product safety and a product safety coordinating council to improve the management, coordination, promotion, and oversight of product safety responsibilities, develop a centralized public database for product recalls, advisories, and alerts, and for other purposes. S. 2275, to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of certain children's products and child care articles that contain phthalates, and for other purposes. S. 2663, to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes; read the first time. S. 2794, to protect older Americans from misleading and fraudulent marketing practices, with the goal of increasing retirement security; to Judiciary. S. 3086, to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based fees and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems. S. 3425, to make effective the proposed rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to sunscreen drug products, and for other purposes. S. 3475, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require manufacturers of bottled water to submit annual reports, and for other purposes. S. 3633, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require country of origin labeling on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 7120, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning the distribution and citation of scientific research in connection with foods and dietary supplements, and for other purposes. H.R. 7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 493, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. H.R. 1443, to treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice . H.R. 1685, to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. H.R. 2099, to authorize the secretary of HHS to order a mandatory recall of any product that is regulated by the FDA. H.R. 2124, to strengthen requirements related to security breaches of data involving the disclosure of sensitive personal information. HR 2718, DSHEA Full Implementation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3100, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste, and toys. H.R. 3588, to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority to require recalls, mandatory routine product testing, and for other purposes. H.R. 3580, the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007. HR 4030, To prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of certain children's products and child care articles that contain phthalates. H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act. H.R. 5636, to establish a comprehensive process to inform American consumers about food and product recalls, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5769, to direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the Telemarketing Sales Rule to explicitly prohibit the sending of a text message containing an unsolicited advertisement to a cellular telephone number listed on the national do-not-call registry; to Energy & Commerce. S. 358, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. S. 1082, the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. S. 1178, to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft. S. 1260, to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 2256, to establish an office of international and domestic product safety and a product safety coordinating council to improve the management, coordination, promotion, and oversight of product safety responsibilities, develop a centralized public database for product recalls, advisories, and alerts, and for other purposes. S. 2275, to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of certain children's products and child care articles that contain phthalates, and for other purposes. S. 2663, to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes; read the first time. S. 2794, to protect older Americans from misleading and fraudulent marketing practices, with the goal of increasing retirement security; to Judiciary. S. 3086, to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based fees and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems. S. 3425, to make effective the proposed rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to sunscreen drug products, and for other purposes. S. 3475, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require manufacturers of bottled water to submit annual reports, and for other purposes. S. 3633, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require country of origin labeling on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 7120, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning the distribution and citation of scientific research in connection with foods and dietary supplements, and for other purposes. H.R. 7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. H.R.6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and the Meat & Poultry Products Inspections Acts. H.R.7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration with the Health and Human Services Department. S.3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety. S.3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to set up a food traceability system. S.3653, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to provide country-of-origin dairy labeling. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S. 414 & HR 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act - addressing labeling of cloned animals HR 5827 - Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008 - ensuring the safety of domestic & imported food products HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures Plum Island Disease Center update - support for a replacement of the Plum Island facility in a new facility at the same location HR 6530 & S. 1919 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals.
Client expense: $115,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148 and H.R. 5827 Food Safety legislation and regulation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. H.R.6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and the Meat & Poultry Products Inspections Acts. H.R.7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration with the Health and Human Services Department. S.3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety. S.3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to set up a food traceability system. S.3653, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to provide country-of-origin dairy labeling. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 493, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. H.R. 1443, to treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice . H.R. 1685, to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. H.R. 2099, to authorize the secretary of HHS to order a mandatory recall of any product that is regulated by the FDA. H.R. 2124, to strengthen requirements related to security breaches of data involving the disclosure of sensitive personal information. HR 2718, DSHEA Full Implementation and Enforcement Act of 2007. H.R. 3100, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste, and toys. H.R. 3588, to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority to require recalls, mandatory routine product testing, and for other purposes. H.R. 3580, the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007. HR 4030, To prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of certain children's products and child care articles that contain phthalates. H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act. H.R. 5636, to establish a comprehensive process to inform American consumers about food and product recalls, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5769, to direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the Telemarketing Sales Rule to explicitly prohibit the sending of a text message containing an unsolicited advertisement to a cellular telephone number listed on the national do-not-call registry; to Energy & Commerce. S. 358, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. S. 1082, the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. S. 1178, to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft. S. 1260, to protect information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 2256, to establish an office of international and domestic product safety and a product safety coordinating council to improve the management, coordination, promotion, and oversight of product safety responsibilities, develop a centralized public database for product recalls, advisories, and alerts, and for other purposes. S. 2275, to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of certain children's products and child care articles that contain phthalates, and for other purposes. S. 2663, to reform the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide greater protection for children's products, to improve the screening of noncompliant consumer products, to improve the effectiveness of consumer product recall programs, and for other purposes; read the first time. S. 2794, to protect older Americans from misleading and fraudulent marketing practices, with the goal of increasing retirement security; to Judiciary. S. 3086, to amend the antitrust laws to ensure competitive market-based fees and terms for merchants' access to electronic payment systems. S. 3425, to make effective the proposed rule of the Food and Drug Administration relating to sunscreen drug products, and for other purposes. S. 3475, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require manufacturers of bottled water to submit annual reports, and for other purposes. S. 3633, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require country of origin labeling on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes. H.R. 7120, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning the distribution and citation of scientific research in connection with foods and dietary supplements, and for other purposes. H.R. 7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination, and for other purposes.
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. H.R.6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and the Meat & Poultry Products Inspections Acts. H.R.7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration with the Health and Human Services Department. S.3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety. S.3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to set up a food traceability system. S.3653, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to provide country-of-origin dairy labeling. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S. 414 & HR 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act - addressing labeling of cloned animals HR 5827 - Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008 - ensuring the safety of domestic & imported food products HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures Plum Island Disease Center update - support for a replacement of the Plum Island facility in a new facility at the same location HR 6530 & S. 1919 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. BURGESS: H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States; to Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture.
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S 414, HR 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act - addressing labeling of cloned animals HR 5827 - Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008 - ensuring the safety of domestic and imported food products Participated in exploratory discussions on various pieces of food safety legislation Plum Island Disease Center update - support for a replacement of the Plum Island facility in a new facility in the same location
Client expense: $155,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
HR 5827 Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008 outreach on certification and inspection fees informing Members on the process of achieving factory audit certification against recognized global food safety initiative standards.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $222,773 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)